The Chinese government responded to his win by calling Taiwan “China’s Taiwan” and adding that their commitment to “reunification” remained “as firm as rock”. Following his win, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement saying Mr Lai’s win would not change the basic landscape of cross-strait relations.
China’s diplomats condemn foreign governments over Taiwan post-election remarks
China’s foreign ministry and embassies around the world this weekend warned countries against supporting Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and condemned foreign governments that congratulated the island’s president-elect Lai Ching-te.
Biden says ‘we do not support independence’ for Taiwan after its election returns party seeking to limit Beijing’s influence
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the press on Saturday. NDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images President Joe Biden said the US did not support independence for Taiwan, after voters there defied China and returned the governing Democratic …
China opposes Japan’s congratulatory message to Taiwan president-elect
The Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday that it “resolutely opposed” Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa’s statement congratulating Taiwan’s new president-elect Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan Voters Snub Beijing for a Third Time, Leaving China With Few Good Options
China has raged against Taiwan’s ruling party, accusing it of pursuing a separatist agenda that must be confronted with economic muscle and shows of military might.On Saturday, Taiwanese voters handed the Democratic Progressive Party another ringing victory,
Biden stresses US ‘does not support independence’ for Taiwan as world leaders react to election win
World leaders have largely focused on the success of a free election in Taiwan, with some not directly addressing William Lai or his victory over the Koumintang party in historic victory.
Biden says ‘we do not support independence’ for Taiwan after its election empowers party seeking to limit Beijing’s influence
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the press on Saturday. NDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images President Joe Biden said the US did not support independence for Taiwan, after voters there defied China and returned the governing Democratic …
Biden says ‘we do not support independence’ for Taiwan after its election empowers party seeking to limit Beijing’s influence
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the press on Saturday. NDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images President Joe Biden said the US did not support independence for Taiwan, after voters there defied China and returned the governing Democratic …
Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios
Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world’s most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed — Taiwan’s doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure.
Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios
Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world’s most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed — Taiwan’s doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of attacks against its cyber infrastructure.